TRAVELSPECIAL
Aerial image of the Bahamas Aggressor II at anchor
The liveaboard mantra
After boarding the yacht in Nassau on Saturday afternoon, guests were shown to their cabins to get settled and begin equipment set-up on the dive deck, each at their own designated stations. This was followed by introductions and thorough safety briefings in the spacious lounge. The traditional‘ Eat, Sleep, Dive’ mantra for the week was introduced, followed by dinner and a chance to get to know my fellow guests – some of them experienced liveaboard divers, others first-timers.
After a good night of sleep, we left Nassau early the next morning. We started by diving sites south of Nassau, en-route to the Exumas. The highlight was the Lost Blue Hole site. This 30m wide blue hole is vibrant
with life – both around and inside. At the perimeter, I came across several southern stingrays, a loggerhead sea turtle, Nassau groupers and spiny lobsters. Descending into the hole, the bottom of which is out of reach to recreational divers, I found a spotted moray peering out from its hiding spot in the side wall. While not present today, I have in the past observed a resident school of blacknose sharks swimming up from the depths here. This particular blue hole is most definitely underrated, living in the shadow of the more famous Belize Blue Hole [ See Travel Special, March 2026 ]
With the first day of diving complete, smiling guests exchanged stories of the day’ s events. Some relaxed in the outdoor lounge with the backdrop of a golden
Night dive from the dive deck
Briefing time in the salon A view to the stern
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